The Grand finals have been completed with some memorable finals occurring throughout the grades.
Axle Wednesday defied the punters with a thrilling 2 – 1 win in overtime to clinch the A grade mens trophy. A classy goal from Dorian Rathmanner put the Other Guys in the box seat at half time however extended pressure from Wednesdays attack saw Player of the Year Carlos Argent put away a deflected save to level up the final. With the scores locked at 1 – 1 at full time it was time for drop off. Wednesdays keeper Richie Roomy was kept busy in the opening minutes of the drop off however it was the like of Argent and Bellazziz who took charge and a cracking shot from Bellazziz 15 yards out saw the ball hit the back ofthe net for the final time in 2011.
In the A grade womens Vangas showed their dominance with a 4 – 1 victory over the Chelsea Coleman and Courney Nelson both bagging doubles to comfortably win the title against defending champions Orange Xpress. Womens Player of the year Brooke Sheehan also had a stand out game to keep 2001 Womens Sharp Shooter Sophie Towner to one goal.
In Mens B Grade Aaron Richter Steers led the Champion Rubies to a 3 - 1 win over Mad Tuggers scoring 2 of the Rubies 3 goals. The match was a tight affair until Joel Rudgley was injured in a bone crunching tackle forcing the ambulance to be called. The tackle resulted in a chip fracture of the tibea. We wish Joel the best of luck in his recovery.
Wags picked up the Womens B Grade trophy with a 3 – 1 win over Kinky Boots. Kezzie Warburton nailed a brace for Wags.
C Grade men saw Rainbow Warriors prevail against Wigas with Jack Nairne (2), Alex Hand and Brendan Walsh all picking up goals in the 5 – 2 victory.
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Thank you for your support throughout the season and we look forward to seeing you lace up the boots next October.
